A Bee’s Hymn, Romans 8:14-17

Through the forest with lion's might, I stride

Like a falling coconut in flight, in the valley I falter

A horse's final breath, fear infects my hope

Leaving me with mercy, a fragile thread of pain

Can I find wings to flee or an angel's mighty hand?

I'm spent, my strength depleted, forsaken in this land

Yet, through mountains, a voice echoes, strong and clear

A whirlwind's song, a warrior's anthem, bees' hymns drawing near

Like a gong's gentle tone, the voice resonates, "Do not worry"

"Forever I will make you known, hold on, I am with you"

Like a mother in labour’s pain, my breath held tight

I push out fear's paralysis and let hope reign. (Isaiah 41:10)

Like a tongue of a burning furnace, comes the rescue

Behind me, he holds my hands, lamenting "I love you"

Fears and death, I have consumed eternally

A chosen generation thou art, a wire of continuity. (1 Pet. 2:9)

Arise, son of the mortals, recuperate, thy strengths

No more pains, Shadow has flown, welcome to paradise

Dance in glory, no more death. You have vanquished

In His name, thou art Victor. (Revelation 2:7)

Poet: Ayella John Bosco, Writer/Critic/Teacher

Type: Christian Devotional Poetry

Style: Free Fall

28th May 2025

The poem is a beautiful expression of faith, hope, and redemption. It is to encourage you to trust in God's presence and power, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.

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